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Rice shortage, price surge fueled by increased beer production?
Rice shortage, price surge fueled by increased beer production?
The Small and Medium Scale Rice Mill Owners’ Association stresses that the growing rice shortage in the market is caused by the increased use of raw rice for beer production. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers likely in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers likely in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-Central Provinces and in Puttalam and Trincomalee districts today (07). MORE..
British HC recommends Sri Lankan MPs learn from UK system to curb corruption
British HC recommends Sri Lankan MPs learn from UK system to curb corruption
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick has expressed eagerness to further strengthen the strong bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. MORE..
Russia’s Azur Air resumes winter flights to Sri Lanka
Russia’s Azur Air resumes winter flights to Sri Lanka
Russia’s Azur Air has officially resumed its seasonal winter flights to Sri Lanka, with the first flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (Nov. 06). MORE..
President Dissanayake congratulates Trump, eyes stronger ties
President Dissanayake congratulates Trump, eyes stronger ties
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated the President-elect of the United States Donald Trump. MORE..
Landslide early warnings for 8 districts extended
Landslide early warnings for 8 districts extended
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the early landslide warnings issued to multiple areas in eight districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
Donald Trump elected president in stunning comeback
Donald Trump elected president in stunning comeback
Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new American leadership likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad. MORE..
PM meets ICC anti-corruption chiefs, discuss advancing integrity in cricket
PM meets ICC anti-corruption chiefs, discuss advancing integrity in cricket
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya recently met with key figures from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), including Mr. Sumathi Dharmawardena, President’s Counsel and the newly appointed Independent Chair of the ICC’s ACU and Mr. Alex Marshall, General Manager of the ICC Integrity Unit. MORE..
Court to review injunction against e-passport purchase; Ex-President Ranil named respondent
Court to review injunction against e-passport purchase; Ex-President Ranil named respondent
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been named as a respondent of the writ petition filed with the Court of Appeal challenging the previous government’s decision to purchase passports from two foreign companies. MORE..
Court orders to probe false report on President published online during election
Court orders to probe false report on President published online during election
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (06) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to carry out a full investigation into a false report published on the internet regarding the incumbent President during the recent presidential election. MORE..
Three arrested over murder of Kempitiya Walawwa owner
Three arrested over murder of Kempitiya Walawwa owner
Three individuals, including the wife of a wealthy businessman, have been arrested in connection with the murder of the owner of Kempitiya Walawwa in Kegalle. MORE..
Recalled political appointees in foreign service set deadline to return
Recalled political appointees in foreign service set deadline to return
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesman and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says that certain officials appointed to the country’s Foreign Service on a political basis have been instructed to return to the island by December 01. MORE..
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ is for human-centered governance - Dilith Jayaweera
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ is for human-centered governance - Dilith Jayaweera
The leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, Gampaha District parliamentary candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera emphasized his party’s commitment to establishing a populist political movement aimed at transforming Sri Lanka’s political landscape. MORE..
Trump claims victory after Fox News projects he has won US presidency
Trump claims victory after Fox News projects he has won US presidency
Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House. MORE..
Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House
Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House
Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year. MORE..
Four ex-Customs officers sentenced to 35 years RI over bribery charges
Four ex-Customs officers sentenced to 35 years RI over bribery charges
The Colombo High Court has sentenced four former officials of Sri Lanka Customs to 35 years of rigorous imprisonment each after they were found guilty of the charges of accepting a bribe of Rs. 125 million in 2015 to release bus spare parts imported for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). MORE..
Ex-president CBK’s security remains unchanged, Minister assures
Ex-president CBK’s security remains unchanged, Minister assures
Minister Vijitha Herath states that the security detail of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has neither been removed nor reduced. MORE..
‘No more queues for passports’: Minister on new online token system
‘No more queues for passports’: Minister on new online token system
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Vijitha Herath says that the online system to reserve a date for obtaining passports is currently in operation effective from midnight yesterday (05). MORE..
Govt to utilise unspent 2024 funds to clear road project debt
Govt to utilise unspent 2024 funds to clear road project debt
The Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted the management of unused allocations for 2024 to settle the outstanding bills under the 100,000 km road rehabilitation program. MORE..
Dr. Shafi acquitted from all charges
Dr. Shafi acquitted from all charges
Specialist Dr. Shafi Sihabdeen has been acquitted from all charges by the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
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China’s fabric grant for 2025 school uniforms receives approval
China’s fabric grant for 2025 school uniforms receives approval
The People’s Republic of China has agreed to provide the total amount of around 11.82 million meters of fabric required to be provided for schoolchildren as uniform materials for the year 2025. MORE..
Govt. eases restriction on social events at Galle Face Green
Govt. eases restriction on social events at Galle Face Green
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allow the use of the Galle Face Green for miscellaneous social activities. MORE..
Businessman found dead under suspicious circumstances in Polonnaruwa
Businessman found dead under suspicious circumstances in Polonnaruwa
A businessman has reportedly been found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Muslim Colony area of the Polonnaruwa police division. MORE..
EC summons officials to discuss preparations for Parliamentary Election
EC summons officials to discuss preparations for Parliamentary Election
District Returning Officers and Assistant Election Commissioners have been summoned to the Election Commission today (06) to discuss preparations for the upcoming parliamentary election. MORE..
Sri Lankan migrants stranded on Diego Garcia offered move to UK – report
Sri Lankan migrants stranded on Diego Garcia offered move to UK – report
Migrants stranded for years on the remote Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia will be offered the right to come to the UK, under a government proposal. MORE..
